noun
Uncommon
Bolshevik
BOL-shuh-vihk
Bolshevik (noun) means a member of the Russian revolutionary party that seized power in 1917 and later ruled the Soviet Union. Example: “The Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government in 1917.”
noun
1
A member of the Russian revolutionary party that seized power in 1917 and later ruled the Soviet Union.
"The Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government in 1917."
How to use Bolshevik
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA member of the Russian Communist movement that took power in the 1917 revolution.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Bolsheviks, Bolsheviki
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian bolʹševík, from bolʹšinstvó meaning "majority."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bolshevik” mean?
The word “Bolshevik” means a member of the Russian revolutionary party that seized power in 1917 and later ruled the Soviet Union. In plain terms, a member of the Russian Communist movement that took power in the 1917 revolution.
How do you pronounce “Bolshevik”?
“Bolshevik” is pronounced BOL-shuh-vihk (/ˈboʊlʃəvɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bolshevik” in a sentence?
Here is “Bolshevik” used in a sentence: “The Bolsheviks overthrew the provisional government in 1917.”
What part of speech is “Bolshevik”?
“Bolshevik” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bolshevik” come from?
The word “Bolshevik” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian bolʹševík, from bolʹšinstvó meaning "majority.".
Is “Bolshevik” a common word?
“Bolshevik” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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